Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Norman Abbey
- York Railway Station
- Holy Trinity Church
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- Church of St Helen
- First World War Memorial
- Elizabeth Boardingham